"True friendship is like a strong sturdy tree
It matures and spreads its branches giving comfort
It yields itself to us without condition or request
It's there for a reason to help us through each season.
In the spring it blooms new hopes and dreams for the future
In the summer it reassures us when the heart grows restless
In the fall, when the twilight years fade to gray it consoles us
And in the winter, it shows compassion when the end is near.
True friendship is like life giving rain that nurtures our spirit
It is a beacon of trust that guides us in those troubled times
It calms the tempest storm that stirs from within us
It will always and forever be the landmark of our soul."
"A friend is someone who:
Accepts you as you are,
Believes in you,
Calls just to say "Hi",
Doesn't give up on you,
Envisions the world of you,
Forgives your mistakes,
Gives unconditionally,
Helps you,
Invites you over,
Just wants to be with you,
Keeps you close at heart,
Loves you for you,
Makes a difference in your life,
Never judges,
Offers support,
Picks you up,
Quiets your fears,
Raises your spirit,
Says nice things about you,
Tells you the truth when you need to hear it,
Understands you,
Values you,
Walks beside you,
Explains things you don't understand,
Yells at you when you don't listen,
and
Zaps you back to reality."
